Kasabian dislikes being labeled as indie rock, even though that’s how many fans see them. While the band gets to define its own musical goals, listeners are free to interpret their songs in their own way.
Leicester band Nothing But Thieves recently performed two new songs on Saturday Night Live UK on April 4th, giving fans a preview of their upcoming album, Act III. The album is set to release on July 17th, and these songs are featured on it. If you enjoyed their SNL performance, you’ll likely enjoy the full album when it comes out.
Kasabian has been making music for over two decades, building a strong connection with their listeners. Because of this history, fans naturally have high expectations for their new releases. The question is, will these new songs meet those expectations?
Kasabian bring two new songs to Saturday Night Live UK (but are they any good?)
“Release the Pressure”
If you’ve been hoping Kasabian would release a dance song, this track might be what you’re looking for. However, it feels a bit forced and lacks substance. The one bright spot is a nostalgic guitar sound reminiscent of The Cure from the late 80s, but it doesn’t appear often enough to really make an impact.
The song’s biggest weakness is that it lacks the powerful sound it needs. If the production had been bolder and more dramatic, like Muse, it could have been great. As it stands, the song doesn’t have enough depth to hold your attention for very long.
“Great Pretender”
The song shifts back to a more classic rock sound, and it really works. While the singer’s voice isn’t like Thom Yorke’s, that’s perfectly fine for this style of music. The guitar has a bright, ringing tone, and the drums and bass keep the energy moving. The singer mostly just guides you through the song and lets the music take over.
The music clearly aims for a Bruce Springsteen vibe, especially recalling the energy of “Born to Run” in its final moments. This isn’t a criticism – Kasabian gets remarkably close, and that’s really all it needs to do.
It’s unclear if the band meant for listeners to think of Bruce Springsteen, and honestly, it doesn’t really change anything. It’s a solid rock song, and that’s probably all Kasabian was aiming for.
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2026-04-05 19:00